> Introduction to Climate Change/The Great DebateThe Truth about Climate ChangeDavid Attenborough presents a very short, easy to understand case for climate changeLies about Global Warming - Part 1a series of interviews with scientists and politicians who are climate "sceptics"Lies about Global Warming - This youtube clip is an interview with Noah Chomsky, an American intellectual. It gives a critique of the climate change debate and is a MUST SEE. > Data collection and interpretation > Causes of Climate Change > Consequences of Climate Change > Global Responses to Climate Change > Australia’s response to Climate Change > What can we do to combat climate changeStarfishDo you think you can make a difference? This cute video should give you some hope. Have a look.
NASA up to the minute - real-time data on our global climate.
An article on Ice-core sampling - one method of environmental data collection
Assessment (DUE FRIDAY 4 November).
OPTION 1
> Take a position on climate change.
Present a case using evidence to support your view.
- Scientific information
- Political debate
> You may present this as a written report, podcast (see me), powerpoint, or Glogster. Click on Glogster to see an example of what a Golgster is - this is a glogster I made on the Irish Famine
OPTION 2
> Choose an Australian Animal. Write a story from an animal’s point of view and how it will be affected if the Earth’s temperature increases by 1 degree.
> Describe habitat now and how this will change. What will be the impact on the animal?
> Useful Resource: iPod app: Field Guide to Australian Fauna (see me for access)
Option 3
> Based on the DVD, Climate Change – The Cold Hard Facts, describe and predict the impact on Australia as the world warms up by temperature increments of 1 degree.
Option 4
> Individual choice. See me. You will need to demonstrate an understanding of an aspect of climate change from the list above in topics covered. Creativity is encouraged.
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CLIMATE CHANGE PAGETopics covered
> Introduction to Climate Change/The Great DebateThe Truth about Climate ChangeDavid Attenborough presents a very short, easy to understand case for climate changeLies about Global Warming - Part 1a series of interviews with scientists and politicians who are climate "sceptics"Lies about Global Warming - This youtube clip is an interview with Noah Chomsky, an American intellectual. It gives a critique of the climate change debate and is a MUST SEE.
> Data collection and interpretation
> Causes of Climate Change
> Consequences of Climate Change
> Global Responses to Climate Change
> Australia’s response to Climate Change
> What can we do to combat climate changeStarfish Do you think you can make a difference? This cute video should give you some hope. Have a look.
Class Resources
World Bank – sophisticated but informative site. Look into the Knowledge portal for specific topics.
http://sdwebx.worldbank.org/climateportal/
Bureau of Meteorology – useful website, particularly for Australia and Pacific areas and the impact of climate change. Go exploring.
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/pccsp/
Global Change Research
Ecological Footprint calculator
NASA up to the minute - real-time data on our global climate.
An article on Ice-core sampling - one method of environmental data collection
Assessment (DUE FRIDAY 4 November).
OPTION 1
> Take a position on climate change.
Present a case using evidence to support your view.
- Scientific information
- Political debate
> You may present this as a written report, podcast (see me), powerpoint, or Glogster. Click on Glogster to see an example of what a Golgster is - this is a glogster I made on the Irish Famine
OPTION 2> Choose an Australian Animal. Write a story from an animal’s point of view and how it will be affected if the Earth’s temperature increases by 1 degree.
> Describe habitat now and how this will change. What will be the impact on the animal?
> Useful Resource: iPod app: Field Guide to Australian Fauna (see me for access)
Option 3
> Based on the DVD, Climate Change – The Cold Hard Facts, describe and predict the impact on Australia as the world warms up by temperature increments of 1 degree.
Option 4
> Individual choice. See me. You will need to demonstrate an understanding of an aspect of climate change from the list above in topics covered. Creativity is encouraged.
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